Who's going to be the first to own one of these!?
10-23-2009 | 09:38 AM
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No offense, but you sound a litte arrogant with that comment. Coming from the layman who knows little about airplanes, why would I care if its only designated as an experamental plane compared to one that has it's type cert? And for that matter, I'd rather it be in the class that it's in so that:
A) it's cheaper
B) it doesn't take a pilots lic. to fly
I think with it's standing the way it is, it'll hit its targeted market quite well. Aimed at being more of a toy (self proclaimed "jet ski of the sky").
A) it's cheaper
B) it doesn't take a pilots lic. to fly
I think with it's standing the way it is, it'll hit its targeted market quite well. Aimed at being more of a toy (self proclaimed "jet ski of the sky").
If you are looking for an experimential, then I say go for it! But if you are looking for a production aircraft (i.e. has both TC and PC), then this one is not there yet...if ever.
A plane I think would be fun is a Quest Kodiak. Soon to be certified with floats for water landing and already factory certified as a jump plane.
10-23-2009 | 10:00 AM
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10-23-2009 | 10:11 AM
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10-23-2009 | 10:25 AM
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The Icon requires a sport pilot certification from the FAA. Basically this requires 15 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of solo flight, plus passing some flying and written tests. Some information about it is on Icon's website.
Ultralights, on the other hand, require no license of any kind to fly. There is also no requirement to register an ultralight with anyone or have them inspected. I think the idea is since they are extremely light and carry no passengers they only really present a hazard to the operator.
10-23-2009 | 10:37 AM
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The simple answer is the Icon cannot be flown without a license.
The Icon requires a sport pilot certification from the FAA. Basically this requires 15 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of solo flight, plus passing some flying and written tests. Some information about it is on Icon's website.
Ultralights, on the other hand, require no license of any kind to fly. There is also no requirement to register an ultralight with anyone or have them inspected. I think the idea is since they are extremely light and carry no passengers they only really present a hazard to the operator.
The Icon requires a sport pilot certification from the FAA. Basically this requires 15 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of solo flight, plus passing some flying and written tests. Some information about it is on Icon's website.
Ultralights, on the other hand, require no license of any kind to fly. There is also no requirement to register an ultralight with anyone or have them inspected. I think the idea is since they are extremely light and carry no passengers they only really present a hazard to the operator.
everyone on the ground should feel much safer knowing that I can't just hop behind the stick of this thing.
